Patient's question:
Feeling weak and sore all over, quite uncomfortable. Is a fasting blood glucose level of 8.7 considered diabetes?Doctor's answer:
A single fasting blood glucose test of 8.7 cannot be used to conclude diabetes. This requires continuous monitoring data for at least two consecutive tests, and the fasting period must be absolute, with no food or drink. It is essential to carefully check that no bowel movements are allowed after 10 PM the previous night until the third day of testing. If the levels remain high after this, it can be diagnosed as diabetes. In such cases, dietary control, increased physical activity, and medication should be coordinated together.